Best Ways To Break In Your Raw Denim

Posted by
Tellason
on June 11, 2015

The process of breaking in a new pair of raw denim takes
time, as rigid denim requires time to soften and mold to your body. Of course, the best way to make
the jeans unique to you and your life is to wear them daily and incorporate them into your daily routine. For those in a hurry, try biking, soaking or doing lunges.

Biking

Biking can help
break in raw denim faster because the constant cycling motion will loosen up
the stiff legs and the sitting position will open up the seat of the denim. However,
biking can also lead to weakened seams around the seat of the denim, especially
if the denim is a skinny fit. For looser
fits like straight leg, biking is a great way to soften up the stiff fabric.

Soaking

Soaking is
another method to break in raw denim. Part of the
finishing process of all denim is the addition of starch (and in some
cases wax) to make the fabric rigid before it is even woven in a process called sizing. Soaking raw denim breaks down the starch/wax in the fabric.
To learn more, follow our guide on
how and why to soak your raw denim.

Lunges

Lunges are a
quick and easy way to break in raw denim.
The stretching motion gently opens up the seat and legs of the
denim. Do three to five deep lunges to
give the denim a nice stretch. Doing
lunges periodically throughout the day will help the denim soften up and really
mold to the body.

What are your favorite methods to break in raw denim? Comment and share your personal tips and tricks below!